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Zovirax Suspension and Dehydration

Generic Name: acyclovir
Dosage Forms: capsules, tablets and suspension, oral suspension
Other Brand Names: Sitavig , Zovirax

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zovirax Suspension and disease Dehydration for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zovirax Suspension <> Dehydration

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Acyclovir crystals may precipitate in the renal tubules, particularly when the drug is injected intravenously as a bolus. Abnormal renal function may occur, which is usually reversible but may infrequently progress to tubular damage and acute renal failure. Patients who are dehydrated may be at increased risk for nephrotoxicity from acyclovir administration. Intravenous acyclovir should be administered over a one-hour period accompanied by adequate hydration. The urine flow should be monitored, especially within the first two hours following infusion when maximum urine concentration occurs. The recommended urine output is a minimum of 500 mL per gram of drug infused.

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